What should I not do after IPL hair removal?
Avoid hot water for 24-48 hours after your treatment. This includes hot showers, baths, steam rooms, and saunas. Tanning activities such as excess sun exposure or tanning beds should also be avoided.
How many sessions of IPL do you need for Brazilian?
6 to 12 sessions
Generally, 6 to 12 sessions are sufficient, at an interval of 4 to 8 weeks to complete a cycle treatment.
Can you IPL your Brazilian?
IPL is not suitable for the ‘inner parts’ of the bikini area, therefore you should never use Lumea on the labia minora, vagina or anus.
What should you not do after laser?
Basic Laser Hair Removal Aftercare
- Avoid the sun for 7 days after the procedure.
- Avoid topical sunless tanning products for 7 days.
- If the skin is sensitive or irritated you may use over the counter (OTC) medicine such as Tylenol.
What should I do after Brazilian laser hair removal?
Post Care
- Redness & Bumps are normal.
- Cleanse the area treated gently.
- No makeup & lotion/moisturizer/deodorant for the first 24 hours.
- Dead hairs will begin to shed 5-30 days after your treatment.
- Exfoliate to speed up hair shedding.
- Avoid the sun.
- Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread/tweeze the area.
- Hair growth varies.
How long does IPL take to work on pubes?
How long will it take to see results? The typical hair growth cycle varies between individuals and could take up to 18-24 months, depending on body area (underarm, lower leg and bikini area can take the most time).
What happens if you don’t shave before IPL?
What happens if you laser or IPL without shaving? Nothing good is the short answer. And in more detail: #1 The first thing you’ll notice is a hot pain where you flash, as the light energy burns the surface hairs.
Is Brazilian IPL harmful?
Your skin will feel hot for 15 to 30 minutes after laser treatment. There may be redness and swelling for up to 24 hours. More serious side effects include blisters, too much or too little skin pigmentation, or permanent scarring.
How long after IPL can I wax?
Before your IPL hair reduction treatment we ask that you refrain from plucking or waxing the area to be treated for at least 2 – 4 weeks.
Can I pull hairs out after laser?
You should not pull out loose hairs after laser hair removal. Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle to permanently remove hair from the body. For successful results the follicle has to be present so the laser can target it. Waxing, plucking or threading removes the root of the hair follicle.
How can I speed up the shedding after laser hair removal?
Exfoliating frequently (scrub or continued shaving) will help speed up the shedding process. Hair growth will be less after each treatment. Laser targets the pigment in the hair. The darker the hair the better the result.